Experience

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  Scholastic

  • National Early Childhood Specialist

    • 2010 - Present

    Developed and managed large territory including North and East Texas. Established Relationships with key districts in the field of Pre-K. Provided pre/post sales support including Professional Development of Scholastic’s Big Day for PRE-K Program.

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  Texas A & M University - Commerce

  • Midlothian, TX

  • Adjunct Professor

    • 2008 - Present
    • Midlothian, TX

    Instructor for Reading 350Supervise interns and residents

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  Pearson , Inc

  • Per Diem Consultant

    • 2008 - 2009

    Supported the Sales Rep during the Reading Adoption in Texas

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  Dallas ISD

  • ELA Instructional Coach/Academic Coach

    • 1999 - 2009

    Assigned to two low performing schools within the district. Worked with teachers, PreK – Grade 5, to improve student achievement. Model reading strategies and techniques for classroom teachers. Provide training on district’s initiative for Daily 5.Academic Coach, Rosemont ElementaryPresented staff development for balanced literacy for PreK – Grade 5. Analyzed student data with classroom teachers to improve student success.

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  McGraw-Hill

  • Independent Consultant

    • 2006 - 2008

    Developed and presented implementation training for Open Court and SRA.

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  Wright Group/McGraw-Hill

  • Indpendent Consultant

    • 2000 - 2008

    Established relationships or partnerships with third parties to deliver custom or specific client implementation presentations based on the client needs. • Wright Group Literacy Products – PreK – 12th grade • Everyday Math – PreK – Grade 6

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  Lancaster Independent School District

  • PreK – Grade 2 Instructional Coach for Math and English Language Arts Kindergarten, Grade 1 & 3, Rea

    • 1993 - 1999

    Mentored teachers across the district. Created lesson plans in compliance with state standards. Provided small group reading instruction for at-risk students. Administered state mandated reading and math test, TAKS. Organized lesson plans that cross-curriculum.

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  Crossett Public Schools

  • Teacher, Kindergarten and Grade 1

    • 1979 - 1982

    Create lesson plans in compliance with state standards. Provided small group reading and math instruction for all students.

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  Ouachita Parish School System

  • Teacher, Kindergarten

    • 1978 - 1979

    Created lesson plans in compliance with state standards. Organized lesson plans that integrated content areas.